“Give Jesus” Acts 3 Ryan Laughlin

                                                 

                                             Sermon Discussion Questions


   1) What is taking place in this chapter? Who is present? 

   2) The author, Luke, gives us the back story of the paralyzed man. The man had been dependent on people to help him his entire life. The gospel writer wants us to “see” people that would ordinarily be overlooked or even who did not want to be seen (because of shame, etc). “Seeing” people was a regular part of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Can you think of other times in the Bible that this takes place? 

3) What was Peter and John’s response to the man? In essence, they were seeking God’s kingdom by giving Jesus to the a man, when they had no money. 
In our daily lives do we think of ways we can show Jesus to others? What can that look like as we go about our day with our friends, co-workers, families, strangers...)

4) We live in a culture of consumerism. Are we consumed more with getting than giving? Where are areas in our lives that we can turn (repent) and grow in? Christ ultimately gave Himself out of love for us. So we can be confident as believers and giving that love of Christ to others. 

5) How does the life/death/resurrection of Christ demonstrate the ultimate gift of sacrifice/giving?